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Indians signed LHP Jeff Beliveau to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Beliveau posted an ugly 7.47 ERA in 19 appearances out of the Blue Jays' bullpen this past season. The 30-year-old southpaw is doubtful to crack the Indians' roster out of camp next spring. Nov 22 - 12:06 PM

The 30-year-old southpaw posted a troublesome 7.47 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 17/6 K/BB ratio in his 15 2/3 innings with the Jays. Given the lack of quality left-handed relievers around the league, he should be able to land a minor league deal this winter. Oct 21 - 3:13 PM

Beliveau cleared waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. The 30-year-old owns a 7.47 ERA in 15 2/3 innings with the Jays this year and will serve as relief depth in the minors. Jul 25 - 1:54 PM

Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Monday that Michael Brantley "had a good report" on his surgically-repaired right ankle a couple weeks ago.

Brantley met with Indians head athletic trainer James Quinlan to check on his progress from October's ankle surgery and things appear to be on track. "We'll know more when he starts ground-based activities, starts running and cutting, things like that," Antonetti added. "But so far, it's gone really well." Even if things continue to progress well for Brantley, he doesn't appear to be a given to be ready for Opening Day.

Indians manager Terry Francona said Bradley Zimmer (hand) is "a very long shot" to return during the postseason.

Zimmer had the stitches removed from his surgically-repaired left hand last Wednesday and is close to swinging a bat, but he's too far behind to project a return to live action before the end of October. The rookie center fielder hit .241/.307/.385 with eight home runs and 18 stolen bases over his first 101 major league games in 2017.